Euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
1
A thrust of the trident gave the quietus to the vanquished foe.
2
With this quietus they left for Tecumseh, four miles distant from us.
3
When that is finished, some simple thing will give me my quietus.
4
At present, however, it was probable the enemy had a temporary quietus.
5
Not fifty paces from the river bank Henry Sedley received his quietus.
6
Whar'd you be now if I hadn't gin Dyke Darrel his quietus?
7
Bring in the nomination to-morrow- IgaveChester his quietus this afternoon.
8
Had someone given him his quietus in that little office upstairs?
9
The burlesque was completely successful, and sentimental comedy received its quietus.
10
For many years I have carried about a quietus with me.
11
When he himself his quietus could make with a bare bodkin.
12
Or am I to have my quietus administered in my soup?
13
And for myself, I know how to find a ready quietus!
14
Oh, he means to put a lasting quietus on Huniades and his Hungarians.
15
Then came the hunter and gave the bear his quietus.
16
But this line of reasoning seems to have received its quietus from Lord Bacon.
